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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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